formsofprotest

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Form of protest
 description
 Example(s)
 pros
 cons
BOYCOTT
 an economic acitivity in which protesters refuse to buy a product or use a service
 Montgomery Bus Boycott
Chicago School Boycott
 Economic - hit where it hurts the most - the wallet
non-violent, doesn't look bad in the press
 involves a sacrifice, especially if product or service is a necessity (like busses)
may take a long time to really have an impact and succeed
Sit-ins / Civil Disobedience
Greensboro Sit-In
 -sit-ins were widely publicized, one quickly led to another, "contagious"
-non-violent
 -violent reactions, people might get hurt
-possibility of being arrested
Riots



Marches/Demonstrations



Organizations



Legislation